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NJHC Semi-Annual All Partner Meeting: A Call to Action to Create a 21st Century Health Infrastructure
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More than fifty NJHC partners gathered at William Paterson University on June 29th for the NJHC Semi-Annual All Partner Meeting. Presenters shared strategies and ideas for creating a more effective community health infrastructure. Kevin Sumner gave an overview of the changing public health landscape and the five pillars for enhancing public health practice (strong leadership, strategic partnerships, flexible and sustainable funding, timely and locally relevant data and metrics, and a foundational infrastructure). Michael Hodges shared real world experiences from the local public health office and discussed the difference between equality and health equity. Chris Kirk presented systems thinking as a means to address systemic challenges and move toward true multi-sector collaboration around aligned incentives. Following the presentations an interactive conversation with the attendees addressed topics such collaborating with nontraditional partners/sectors, community engagement, and cultivating leadership.
To access the presentation slides go
here
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NJHC Workgroup
Sussex County Coalition for Healthy & Safe Communities
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When Substance Use Disorders was identified as a priority issue during the Sussex County community health needs assessment, the Coalition for Healthy & Safe Communities stepped forward to lead this work. Workgroup lead, Annmarie Shafer, shares some exciting progress on their strategies
below.
The Center for Prevention and Counseling was so excited to partner with the DEA and
The Partnership for a Drug-Free New Jersey
in bringing Do No Harm
to Atlantic Health's Newton Medical Center on April 6 to alert prescribers on the
new
CDC guidelines
hoping to prevent further cases of opiate addiction. Since 2008, The Center's
Coalition for Healthy and Safe Communities
has been advocating for 100% prescriber registration and utilization of
the New Jersey Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (NJPMP)
which can alert prescribers to patients who misuse Rx medications. On April 29, 2017, The Center partnered with the DEA and the nation to promote the Rx disposal boxes in Sussex County at eight local police departments for disposing of unwanted, unused and expired medications so these are not left idle in medicine cabinets and/or diverted by those seeking to use these illicitly.
Traditionally, the science of prevention, treatment and recovery from addiction has been missing from medical schools. The tragic opiate use epidemic is an opportunity for everyone to revisit how we can all understand, prevent, treat and better recover from substance use disorders. "Do No Harm" is one of the more important events as it engages medical professionals and offers solutions and resources to this effect.
NOTE:
We welcome the submission of stories, photos, and videos that help share your workgroup successes and/or challenges. Simply send an email to
Catherine Connelly
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here is also now a place on the www.njhealthmatters.org website
(see Plans and Priorities) to post stories, tools and resources.
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NJHC Community Health Improvement Plan Progress
At the upcoming July county committee meetings, starting tomorrow in Union County, each workgroup will give a verbal report on their performance measures to help track our progress.
Go
to our website to access the county specific community health improvement plans;
Morris County
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Passaic County
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Sussex County
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Union County
. The Warren County plan is in development, more details to follow soon.
A representative from the Data Committee will present on overview of the next community health needs assessment. Come to the meeting to hear more about it, network with colleagues, and show support for our workgroups!
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July County Committee Meetings
Morris County: July 13th (10:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
Passaic County: July 26th (9:00 AM - 11:00 AM)
Sussex County: July 13th (12:00 - 2:00 PM)
Union County: July 12th (2:00 - 4:00 PM)
Warren County: July 27th (10:00 - 11:30 AM)
Click on the calendar below for locations and to RSVP
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New NJHC Finance Committee to Meet on July 20th
Are you interested in financial health? If so, come to this inaugural meeting to help brainstorm innovative ideas for the sustainability and growth of the Collaborative. Responsibilities of this committee include planning, budgeting, and developing a funding plan for 2018. If you would like to attend, please RSVP to Catherine Connelly
Date: July 20, 2017
Time: 9:30 - 11:00 am
Location: Morris County Office of Health Management
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New RWJF Report Presents Key Steps for Achieving Health Equity
RWJF reminds us, "To build a happy, prosperous nation, we must first ensure that everyone has the opportunity to be as healthy as possible. But that doesn't mean a one-size-fits-all approach is the answer -- that would be like forcing everyone to ride the same bike. To equalize opportunities, those with worse health and fewer resources need more efforts expended to improve their health."
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NJHC Professional Development Opportunity
Upcoming Webinar
Karin Gillepsie, Director, Changing Diabetes Policy, at NovoNordisk will be presenting a webinar on the Cities Changing Diabetes Initiative and the Diabetes Barometer. If you are interested in attending, please email info@njhealthmatters.org.
Date: July 24, 2017
Time: 11:00 am - 12:00 noon
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Is your organization included in our Partner Resource Directory?
One of the benefits of partnering with the NJHC is increased access to information sharing and resources. If you would like to include your organization in our Partner Resource Directory, download, complete, and email the attached form to
Catherine Connelly.
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North Jersey Health Collaborative
P.O. Box 150
Green Village, NJ 07935
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Be safe and enjoy a happy and healthy summer!
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